Beat the stress of last-minute shopping with our pick of the best buys for every budget Estée Lauder All Fortunes Powder Compact, $200. M.A.C Glitle And Ice Mineralize Eyeshadow in Shimmermint, Frozen Blu and Snow Season, $42 each. Chloé Shirley Solid Perfume Necklace, $75. Marc Jacobs Rollerbal Fragrance Set, $29, contains Daisy, Lola and Daisy … Read more

Louise Sommereux, clinical director of Cosmex Clinic, answers the beauty questions you have always wanted to ask… All patients want to enhance their facial image with a natural look. The most popular treatment is to improve lines and wrinkles or to give wolume to lips and mid face. It is difficult to pinpoint one particular … Read more

3 eyes problems fixed 1. Lines “Because the skin around the eye area is to thin, there is a paradoxical need for a specially formulated product that is both strong yet gentle,” says Dr. Gross. try Serum 10 AOX+ Eye Gel $107.50 skinceuticals.co.uk 2. Darkness “Be they genetic or due to poor diet or lack … Read more

Look younger without trying (too hard) Take fish oil It’s been proven that taking essential fatty acids lowers inflammation while improving skin hydration – and nourished, plump skin is younger-looking skin. We like Skin Omegas $35.50 Advanced Nutrition Programme. Embrace sunscreen Yawn… here comes the sun protection lecture again. Yes, well, too much sun (along … Read more

Lucy Adams finds that the right cut and color, plus a little styling know-how, are all you need to transform fine or unruly lengths into shiny, sexy strands… Model: Akira Schϋttler You have: curly hair Define your kinks with careful cut and color techniques Model: Jennifer Lopez Cut The trick to mastering curls is to … Read more

From experimenting with the latest trends to getting the most flattering cut, your do is not only a part of your daily grooming routine, but also a way of expressing your style. Here, we reveal the results of the first-ever national hair survey, as well as simple solutions to your most common concerns. 67% of … Read more

60% of the readers have hair that is longer than their shoulders. 51% of respondents want smoother strands Control kinks The secret to poker-straight lengths is maintaining the silky condition of each stand and protecting them from frizz, combined with ensuring the individual hairs are straight and parallel, explains Dr Shiel. ‘That where conditioners really … Read more

48% says their haircare routine is quick. Wake up to a sexy style If you’d prefer to hit the snooze button than spend an extra 20 minutes styling your hair in the morning, take a bit of time to prepare your strands before going to bed. Get an extra day out of your blow-dry by … Read more

When anxiety spikes, complexion concerns can too, with breakouts, dryness and wrinkles. We show you how to keep calm when the pressure’s on. Acne The problem ‘The primary aggravating factor leading to adult acne is chronic stress,’ says Emma Hobson, education manager at The International Dermal Institute. While periods of intensity can cause occasional breakouts, … Read more

Dryness The problem Stress has also been proven to compromise the natural layer that seals moisture into our skin. ‘To keep this barrier healthy, it needs to turn over in a cohesive and organised manner,’ says Dr Greg Goodman, of the Dermatology Institute of Victoria. When this barrier is damaged, it leads to dehydration and … Read more

Brittle, breakage-prone hair? Keep your locks looking their best with our expert rescue remedies. Ask most women what they want from their appearance, and it’s likely healthy, lustrous locks are near the top of their wish list. Hair naturally thins as you age and follicles become shorter and finer, but other factors also affect growth. … Read more

After freezing winter, summer sunshine comes to hurry us to go out and enjoy interesting outdoor activities. However, don’t forget to protect your skin – an important part stretching all your body – from effects of humidity, temperature, air-conditioner and the most is severe sunlight. There are fundamental steps you need to follow to completely … Read more

Step 5: Protect skin We have to admit that activities under the sun will benefit psychologically and physically. It stimulates hormones that make you feel good and produce vitamin D. We can hardly live without sunlight. However, UV rays can damage our skin if it is not protected frequently, here are recommendations about damaging effects … Read more

Streamline your beauty routine and lighten your gym bag with these all-in-one wonder products. If your gym bag is getting too heavy, check it’s not your toiletries that are weighing you down. The new trend in beauty care is for all-in-one hero products – here are our favourites. Make-up solution Don’t be content with standard … Read more

Why spend hundreds on beauty products when there are so may hidden treasures lurking in the fluoro-lit aisles of your local supermarket? We lined up our shopping trolleys to share our favourite bargain beauty buys, and unearthed a whole cache of budget gems in the process. Face 1. Cleanser Essence My Skin 4-in-1 Cleansing Cream, … Read more

Body 1. Hydrator Bio-Oil 60ml Bio-Oil 60ml If you suffer from flaky, itchy, tight and dehydrated skin, this wonder oil with help to restore your natural lipid layer. PurCellin oil sinks into skin, forming a protective surface to combat irritation and moisture loss. Massage directly into your skin to target specific areas, or dilute in … Read more

Hair 1. Treatment Shampoo Clear Ice Cool Menthol Clear Ice Cool Menthol Five out of 10 women suffer from dandruff, according to research by Clear.* If you fall into this zinc pyrithione shampoo for a treatment one like this. Packed with Nutrium 10 (this formula has one percent zinc pyrithione and increased panthenol to straighten … Read more

Even beauty experts make mistakes. Here’s how to put your best face forward. 1. Fixing your “flaws” Applying concealer incorrectly and in the wrong shade can make you look older, not younger. It’s called the “reverse raccoon” and it’s easy to fall into this trap. When you apply a concealer that’s lighter than your skin … Read more